[quote=spdrun]Your ND Miata still has mechanical steering … there’s a mechanical shaft connected to the steering wheel driving a gear on the rack. The power ASSISTANCE is just electrical, not hydraulic — it’s actually less prone to leaks and easier to “depower” than a hydraulic rack. Even Teslas (techbro mobiles par excellence) have a mechanical connection between the wheel and the steering rack.[/quote]
Correct, poor choice of words on my parts. Although electronic PS has not been problematic on my ND yet, it certainly has been problematic on the BMWs.